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The Intersection of Generative AI and Copyright Law

Whether prompted to write a corporate slogan, create music, generate works of art and advertisements, or summarize a book — GAI can do it all. However, its increasing popularity means that users of GAI programs face substantial intellectual property risks — particularly when businesses use GAI for marketing and other public-facing purposes.

10 minute read August 01, 2023 at 04:19 AM
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Karl Zielaznicki, Victoria D. Summerfield and Eliza Cen
The Intersection of Generative AI and Copyright Law

With the advent of readily accessible artificial intelligence (AI) and the breakthrough of generative AI (GAI) programs such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, GAI is now a staple in all facets of business.

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